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Ov 2
Project phases:
A group of related project activities resulting in the completion of a major
deliverable.
The relationship between project management inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs
Involves defining the need for a new project or the new phase of an existing
Initiating
project, and obtaining a commitment to move forward.
Used to create the project scope, refine objectives, and develop a strategy to
Planning
accomplish the work in the project or phase.
Involves carrying out the work mentioned in the project management plan in
Executing
order to meet project specifications.
Includes regular monitoring of project performance and tracks progress that
Monitoring and was made in the project or phase. They also include changes that are to be
controlling made to the plan when required and make corrective actions needed to get
back on track.
Involves finalizing the project activities, handing off the project or phase
Closing output, gaining formal acceptance, tying up administrative and contractual
loose ends, and finally closing the project or phase.
Initiating Planning
Processes Processes
Monitoring
and Executing
Controlling Processes
Processes
Closing
Processes
2. Which activities will you perform frequently during the initial phase of
a project life cycle?
3. How do you think that developing the ability to tailor each of the five
project management process groups to meet the needs of a specific
project or phase will improve your chances of success?